BRS Hosts 7lb Claimer Seminars

Jon Pitts BSc (Hons) - Sports Science

BASES (British Association of Sport & Exercise Sciences)

In 1996 Jon completed a BSc in Sports Science at Brunel University, specializing in the fields of Biomechanics and Physiology. Since then he has provided health and fitness solutions in a variety of fields. He and Nick went into business together in 1998 when Motive8 was born. It has since become one of the largest health and fitness companies in London, providing solutions from GP referrals, through to the design and management of dedicated facilities. In this time, Jon has worked with over 50 clients, including celebrities, as an exercise coach.
In addition to this, Jon has also worked with many elite athletes, including his work as fitness coach to Brentford F.C, where he became accredited with the Football Association, an SAQ practitioner (Speed, Agility and Quickness), and gained recognition in the research and use of Heart Rate Monitors.
In the last year, Jon has made groundbreaking advances in introducing specific Sports Science solutions to professional arenas previously untouched. In particular, advances in the health and fitness of jockeys and golfers has required dedicated research to achieve unique successes.

This initiative is there to help young jockeys with their career development. It has long been felt in the industry that racing is being left behind other sports, such as football, golf and tennis. Footballers, golfers and tennis players have access to coaches and academy's, and although we have yet to set up an academy the BRS now has a bank of "jockey Coaches" to deliver advice.

Monday's seminar is for Southern based Conditional jockeys and will be held at the BRS. The seminar starts at 08:45 and includes the following speakers:

Richard Perham (BRS jockey coach) - Seminar introduction
Jon Pitts - Sport science
Simon Milton & Michael Caulfield - Professionalism and Sports Psychology
Clare Hazell - Professional Jockeys Association
Julia Scott Douglas - Diet & Nutrition
Yogita Popat - Security department
Dr Lucy Free - Racecourse doctor
Lisa Delany - Jockeys Employment and Training Scheme
Richard Dunwoody - Principles of jumping

Richard Perham - Jockey Coach

Richard Perham is the British Racing Schools Jockey Coach. His job is to assess, instruct and train all riders attending the many jockey courses held at the school.

Richard grew up in Somerset and was born on a farm. He rode from age 4 and attended Pony Club and hunted. He was a keen sportsman, captaining the school rugby, cricket and hockey teams. At age 14 he decided that racing was what he wanted and rode out for a local trainer during the holidays. He started an apprenticeship with Richard Hannon the day after leaving school and remained with him through out his career (bar 6 months with Ron Hodges at 18). 16 years in the saddle yielded over 230 winners. Having retired from riding in 2001 he has become an accomplished television presenter for Attheraces, designed and manufactured his own Jockey and Polo simulators before taking on the position of Jockey Coach.

Dr Lucy Free M.B., B.S., D.R.C.O.G.

Part-time GP in Brighton, Part-time Senior Racecourse Medical Officer and Tutor.
Longstanding interest in hunting and racing.
Working towards MSc in Sports Medicine.

Key Points
- RMOs - who they are, what they do and why they do it
- NHS - how the system works
- First Aid
- Sports Injuries
- Useful info

Simon Milton - Former Professional Footballer

Simon joined Ipswich Town as a player in 1987 and went on to play over 300 competitive games for the club in an 11year career. His playing days were mostly spent in the second tier of professional football but he did play for three years in the Premier League from 1992 - 1995. When he retired from playing in 1998 he joined the Ipswich Town Academy as Youth coordinator. This role included preparing players mentally for the rigors of professional football. This "Professionalism" role has now expanded to several other sports as the same drive, attitude and determination is needed to succeed in every sportsman. He has been a regular speaker at The British Racing School for over 10 years now.

The five key points he uses in all presentations are,

1. Attitude
2. Ability
3. Preparation
4. Determination
5. Motivation

He specialises in helping you prepare for the highest level of competition by coaching you in the mental skills you will need to fulfil your ambitions in sport and business.
Michael has worked in professional sport for over 25 years. A former Chief Executive of the Jockeys Association of Great Britain, he now works with a range of athletes in premiership football, first class cricket, European Tour Golf, horse racing, eventing, snooker and shooting. Michael works with athletes and teams of all levels, including junior and amateur competitors. Mental skills training is applicable at all levels of sport and performance and Michael enjoys working with both professional and amateur sportspeople.

Clare Hazell - PJA

Clare Hazell has worked at the JAGB since July 2002. Her responsibilities include the administration of the Association's various schemes, direct dealings with members and organisations, assisting the JAGB Company Secretary, Ann Saunders, and providing support to the Chief Executive. Clare is also a Director of JETS.

Julia Scott-Douglas - Sports Nutritionist

Julia has an honours degree in nutrition from the University of London and is a state registered dietician. She qualified as an Accredited Sports dietician 6 years ago. Sports dieticians have to re accredit every 5 years to show that they are up to date and she recently received her re accreditation.

She has been the nutrition tutor at The British Racing School for the past 6 years and leads the team of 5 sports dieticians known as "From The Horses Mouth" which was established to provide dietary advice and support to jockeys.

Lisa Delany - JETS Manager

Lisa Delany is JETS Manager and Career Coach. Lisa joined JETS in October 2002 from Kingston Maurward College, Dorset, where she was a Lecturer in Equine Studies and was responsible for developing training courses and the careers of students of all ages. She holds a PG Certificate in Education. In April 2004, Lisa achieved the European Coaching Foundation Diploma.

Lisa also holds the British Horse Society Intermediate Instructors Certificate and has competed extensively in eventing, dressage and show jumping. She has a broad range of commercial experience and has a keen interest in horse racing.